Cuba vs Switzerland: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes
Cuba
4,635
in 2024
Switzerland
5,583
in 2024
Cuba rank
108th
Switzerland rank
105th
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes over time
- Cuba
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 5,583 against 4,635 in Cuba, a difference of 948.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.2 times Cuba's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 45 shared years of data; in 1977 it was Cuba ahead.
Cuba ranks 108th and Switzerland ranks 105th of 205 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Cuba averaged higher in 3 and Switzerland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cuba | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 39,567 | 11,576 | 27,991 | Cuba |
| 1980s | 63,223 | 8,314 | 54,909 | Cuba |
| 1990s | 26,836 | 7,472 | 19,364 | Cuba |
| 2000s | 7,579 | 8,214 | 635.1 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 4,237 | 6,044 | 1,806 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 3,602 | 5,741 | 2,138 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes, Cuba or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 5,583 against 4,635 in Cuba as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes between Cuba and Switzerland?
- 948, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cuba and Switzerland?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2024.
- How do Cuba and Switzerland rank globally for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Cuba ranks 108th and Switzerland ranks 105th of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release